In Brazil, tensions have escalated in the National Congress as pro-Bolsonaro deputies have disrupted legislative activities to protest the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, a decision ordered by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, has responded by deploying the Legislative Police to expel the deputies obstructing parliamentary work and threatened to suspend the mandates of those who continue the obstruction. Subsequently, five deputies involved in the occupation were recommended for suspension for up to six months: Marcel Van Hattem (NOVO-RS), Julia Zanatta (PL-SC), Marcos Pollon (PL-MS), Camila Jara (PT-MS), and Zé Trovão (PL-SC). Motta is preparing a list of deputies involved in the occupation to be sent to the Ethics Council. Meanwhile, an agreement between the Centrão bloc and Bolsonaro supporters aims to shield parliamentarians from judicial repercussions. Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has stated that an impeachment process against Justice Moraes will not advance, despite some calls for it. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has condemned the deputies' actions, calling for their impeachment and loss of mandate, while defending Moraes as a guarantor of democracy. The Brazilian government summoned the chargé d'affaires of the U.S. Embassy to provide clarifications following a U.S. Embassy note perceived as threatening to the Supreme Court ministers, particularly concerning Moraes. Supreme Federal Court Minister Flávio Dino criticized the U.S. Embassy's involvement, asserting that it is not the role of foreign representatives to advise or threaten Brazilian magistrates. Political debates continue over the future of parliamentary privileges, with some deputies seeking to end foro privilegiado (special judicial protections) to avoid prosecution by Moraes. The occupation of the Chamber's plenary has intensified divisions within Brazil's political landscape, with discussions ongoing about appropriate sanctions and the broader implications for democratic governance.
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